New GOP New York Poll Shows Big Surge For One Candidate And A Drop For Another

A new poll of New York Republicans shows one candidate making a major fall as Republican front-runner Donald Trump maintains a large lead in his home state.

The survey from Monmouth University released Wednesday found Trump supported by 52 percent of New York votes, with Ohio Gov. John Kasich second at 25 percent and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in third with just 17 percent.

The poll said Trump, a New York City icon, fared strongest in the New York City/Long Island Downstate region. The results showed Trump had 58 percent support in New York City, and Long Island; 52 percent in Upstate New York; and 47 percent in Western New York.

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The survey noted the majority of the 95 delegates at stake in the New York primary come from the area of New York City and its suburbs.

Kasich drew 28 percent support Upstate, 26 percent in Western New York, which abuts Ohio; and 22 percent support in New York City / Long Island. Cruz had his best showing in Western New York at 21 percent, followed by Upstate at 15 percent and New York City / Long Island at 14 percent.

“If this result holds in every single congressional district, Trump will walk away with nearly all of New York State’s delegates,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.

New York votes on April 19. Under state rules, whoever wins a congressional district wins all three of that district’s delegates.

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The poll took the temper of New Yorkers on Trump’s recent comments about punishing women who have abortions and placing nuclear weapons in Asia. A majority — 57 percent — said the comments would not sway their votes.